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Telegram is a widespread messaging service for all kinds of platforms and devices (similar to WhatsApp).
While WhatsApp only supports sending end-to-end messages from one physical mobile phone number to another,
Telegram allows the creation of custom "Bots", which can be utilized .
Bots are special accounts that do not require a mobile phone number and can be used to send messages to your own mobile phone.
Telegram provides a public API which will be used by the NETx BMS Core Server to programmatically send custom messages to your own mobile phone.
Essentially, it works like this:
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Just like with a mobile phone number, everyone knowing your secret "Token" and "Chat ID" is able to push messages to your mobile phone.
You are always able to deactivate and remove a bot, but just keep in mind to treat this information confidently.
Prerequisites
- Create a A Telegram account is required
- Download the telegram app for your operating system on your mobile phone
- Follow the instructions to create an account or use your existing account, if you already have one
Create a custom Telegram bot
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